The Cato Corporation History & Historical Profile

Historical Record

The Cato Corporation 8100 Denmark Road Charlotte, NC 28273-5975 Phone: 704-554-8510 Fax: 704-551-7594

February 2019 Summary: At Cato, you'll find the latest fashion styles for any occasion – work or play, dressy or casual in junior/misses and plus sizes. We've got great jewelry, shoes and accessories, too. Be sure to check us out for on-trend fashions, high quality and exclusive styles... all at an exceptional value. You can count on Cato for new fashions every week at low prices, every day! There are more than 1,000 Cato stores in 31 states.

October 2013 Summary: The Cato Corporation operates as a specialty retailer of fashion apparel and accessories in the Southeastern United States. The company operates in two segments, Retail and Credit. Its stores offer a range of apparel and accessories for women, including dresses, coats, shoes, lingerie, costume jewelry, and handbags, as well as dressy, career, and casual sportswear. Its stores also offer men's wear, and lines for kids and newborns. The company operates its stores primarily under the Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus, It's Fashion, It's Fashion Metro, and Versona Accessories names. As of August 3, 2013, the company operated 1,306 stores in 31 states. It also provides credit cards to its customers. The Cato Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.